Halloween 2024: Hocus Pocus Edition

We’re putting a spell on Atlanta moms this Halloween! Picture this: you and your neighbors dressed as the infamous Sanderson Sisters, casting spells up and down the street while the kids trick-or-treat.

Whether you’re channeling your inner Winifred, Mary, or Sarah, we’ve uncovered all the magical ingredients you need for the ultimate Hocus Pocus-themed Halloween!

Halloween 2024: Hocus Pocus Edition
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The Spell Book:

You can’t be a proper witch without your spell book! Target has you covered with the Hocus Pocus Spell Book, sometimes spotted at 40% off. This “Guide to Spells, Potions, and Hexes” is perfect for adding a little extra magic to your costume or decor. No promises about bringing zombies back to life, though!

Spell Book
Source from Target website

The Cozy Blanket:

Next, cozy up with Hallmark’s luxurious green Hocus Pocus blanket—the perfect companion for movie marathons, chilly campfires, or just adding a magical touch to your living room. This soft, beautiful blanket wraps you in comfort while you enjoy your favorite witchy flicks with the family. As Winifred might say, “It’s just a bunch of hocus pocus… but at least you’ll be warm!”

Halloween 2024: Hocus Pocus Edition
Picture by Audrey Quinones

Little People Toys:

For a little extra fun, the Little People Hocus Pocus Collector’s Set brings the Sanderson Sisters to life in the most adorable way. Whether it’s for the kids to play with or a fun addition to your collection, these whimsical figurines are sure to enchant everyone in the house!

Credit: Audrey Quinones

The Party Cake:

Throwing a party? Publix’s Hocus Pocus Cake & Cupcake Combo is the ultimate showstopper, serving up to 34 hungry trick-or-treaters with deliciously spooky treats. This cake, decked out in vibrant Halloween colors, is the perfect centerpiece for your magical spread and will have guests lining up for seconds.

Image source: Publix Website

Farmers Market Finds:

For the finishing touch, swing by your local Georgia farmers markets, where you’ll find fan-inspired Hocus Pocus t-shirts and quirky witchy earrings to complete your Sanderson Sister look. These handmade treasures are a fun way to support local artisans while adding an extra spellbinding touch to your Halloween ensemble!

Hocus Pocus Drinking Game (For Moms’ Night In!):

While this one’s not for the kids, it’s perfect for a moms’ night in! Host your own Hocus Pocus movie night with a twist by playing this fun drinking game. With prompts like “Take a sip every time the Sanderson Sisters inhale deeply,” it’s sure to keep the laughs going and create a memorable evening with your fellow mom friends.

From cozy Hallmark blankets to sweet treats and collectible toys, these Hocus Pocus finds are perfect for creating a magical Halloween season right here in Atlanta. Be sure to grab them before they disappear like a witch on a broomstick!

So, “sistahs,” gather your friends, dress up, and make this Halloween one for the spell books!

Audrey and Neighbors, Laura and Jael, Halloween 2023
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Audrey Quinones
Originally from Puerto Rico, Audrey grew up in a military family moving across the southeast US. She moved to Atlanta in 2013 for work and fell in love with the city and her now husband, Jorge. Audrey has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Puerto Rico in Mayaguez, an MBA from Kennesaw State University, and now works as a Quality Assurance Engineer for a global communications company. She is an advocate for infertility and pregnancy loss and co-founded and co-hosted the Infertilidad Latina podcast, a "Spanglish" podcast that provides support for the Latinx community. After battling infertility and repeated pregnancy loss for over five years, she is now a new mom of a beautiful rainbow baby boy, Matteo Makai, who was born via Surrogacy in Ukraine. She loves to write and wrote a children's book titled Now Imagine: A story for our rainbow baby to cope during the difficult time. She journals about her journey to motherhood on her page @travelingtobaby. She is a world traveler, loves culture, and languages. She speaks three languages (English, Spanish and Italian) and hopes to master Ukrainian someday. She lives by the quote, "If there is a will, there is a way."